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Female Desire DENISON Click to view Desire DENISON in the family tree

Desire was born on April 16th, 1693 in Westerly, Washington, Ri and her baptism took place on April 16th, 1693 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island.  Desire's father was George DENISON and her mother was Mercy GORHAM.  Her paternal grandparents were George DENNISON and Ann (Borodell) BORRODELL; her maternal grandparents were John GORHAM and Desire HOWLAND. She had four brothers and four sisters, named Edward, Joseph, Samuel, George, Mercy, Desire, Elizabeth and Thankful.  She died at the age of 44 on August 13th, 1737 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.


Desire's family with Col. John WILLIAMS

‌Desire and Col. John were married in a religious ceremony on February 19th, 1711 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.  They had six sons and five daughters, named Benajah, John, William, Thomas, Robert, George, Desire, Thankful, Mary, Mercy and Prudence.

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Ancestral File (R), Ancestral File (R)


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